Liverpool are determined to sign Chelsea defender Levi Colwill

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Liverpool are confident of signing Chelsea defender Levi Colwill, despite the Blues' insistence that he is not for sale. </p>

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Colwill, who was one of the stars of England's European Under-21 Championship success this summer, impressed hugely on loan at Brighton & Hove Albion last season. The Seagulls have already failed with a couple of bids to land him on a permanent basis. </p>

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Chelsea have stated since January that they are not looking to sell the defender, but Colwill is reportedly far from convinced that his long-term future should be at Chelsea. </p>

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"I need to get a feel for him," said Mauricio Pochettino. </p>

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"I need to hear what he has in his mind. What he expects. And then, of course, for him to listen to what I expect from him." </p>

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Colwill's current deal is due to expire in 2025 and Chelsea are looking to extend it, but as it stands talks have not advanced. </p>

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Chelsea have made it clear to their squad that players unwilling to sign new deals will be sold, highlighted by the departures of Mason Mount and Mateo Kovacic this summer. </p>

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Liverpool are confident that they can lure Colwill away from Stamford Bridge, and they are ready to make an offer for the defender. </p>

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The Reds have been focusing on overhauling their midfield this summer and with Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai already signed, they are now also looking at defensive options and a new centre-half is in their sights. </p>

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"I'll speak to my family, speak to everyone I need to and make a decision," said Colwill. "I've got to play at the end of the day to hopefully get there [England senior team] and go to the next camp." </p>

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